Its central location, close to the beach and just a short drive from some of Marbella’s most luxurious hotels, makes Atalaya Golf & Country Club in Estepona a firm favourite for golf lovers visiting the Costa del Sol. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Blanca Mountains this International Golf & Country Club offers two magnificent 18-hole golf courses, the Atalaya Old Course and the Atalaya New Course both lined with mature Eucalyptus tress, cactus, palms and pink and white Azaleas that fill the air with an unforgettable and intoxicating scent. The Old Course, a championship 18-hole par-72 with its wide fairways and large elevated greens provides a challenge to golfers of all levels and offers an oasis of tranquillity on the normally bustling Costa del Sol, whilst The New Course, which is set further inland offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar and is rated as one of the most natural golf courses on the Costa del Sol. The skilled ground staff have not only maintained the quality of the course over the years but have also created a perfect ambience around the clubhouse with pretty fountains surrounded by richly-coloured beds of flowers.